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AF59 HRJ

2009 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,991 mi
Last recorded204,991 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 HRJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 204,991 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside offside outer sills corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 204,740 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORODED

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

STEERING RACK WET WITH OIL

Fail 26 Oct 2021 204,740 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine OIL PRESSURE SWITCH AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORODED

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

STEERING RACK WET WITH OIL

Fail 18 Oct 2021 204,573 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills are corroded

steering rack is wet with oil

Pass 21 Oct 2020 198,019 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive swing shackle areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive swing shackle areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offiside inner sill corroded (not prescribed area and not too excessive)

outer sills corroded

slight damage to nearside rear light unit

Fail 21 Oct 2020 198,017 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive swing shackle areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive swing shackle areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offiside inner sill corroded (not prescribed area and not too excessive)

outer sills corroded

slight damage to nearside rear light unit

Pass 31 Oct 2019 191,663 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive p a s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 191,659 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive p a s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 183,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion generally (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both outer sills lightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 177,085 miles

steering rack is damp

Fail 3 Nov 2017 177,082 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

brake fluid level is low

steering rack is damp

Pass 4 Nov 2016 167,454 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 148,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flitch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flitch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly and on 2mm wear limit

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 10 Oct 2014 123,850 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

brake pipe under bonnet starting to corrode beneath servo

Fail 10 Oct 2014 123,848 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

brake pipe under bonnet starting to corrode beneath servo

Pass 7 Oct 2013 103,050 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 78,264 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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AF59 HRJ is a 2009 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2009 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 105,186 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF59 HRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AF59 HRJ is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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